POLS 350 - Nationalism

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Description:

This course introduces students to the concepts and theories regarding nationalism, ethnic-conflict and nation building. Students learn the most prominent explanations/theories of the emergence of nationalism, the tools to evaluate them and the effects of nationalism on political identities, state formation(nation building),political violence, citizenship and migration. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Differentiate among;state, nation, nationalism, patriotism, minorities, identity, ethnicity, religion, class and race; 2) Become fluent with the various theories on nationalism 3) Recognize the types of nationalism characterizing ethnic and political conflicts happening through history, until today. 4) Understand the state policies focused on minorities since 19th century in their efforts to make their borders coincide with those of the nation; 5) Understand third party nation building conducted by international organizations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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